The 50/50 Blog

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Mexico vs New Zealand

Mexico plays host to New Zealand today in the first leg of a 2014 World Cup qualifying playoff. Will the struggling Mexican team get back on track or will the Oceania Champions New Zealand book another trip to the World Cup? Read more here.

Jacksonville needs your help

There are only 18 days left. Jacksonville needs your help.They're getting a new NASL team in 2015, headed up by former MLS goalkeeper Darío Sala, and the club is trying to come up with a new name. So do your part as a North American soccer fan and offer up your suggestions here. If it's picked, you could end up winning a soccer vacation to the UK. Read more.

Ontario looks to phase out rankings under the age of twelve

A representative for the Ontario Soccer Association said plans are on track to phase out standings among competitive players under the age of 12 — a move that will be mandatory provincewide by next year. Read more here and then let us know if you think this should happen in the United States.

Tale of two keepers

In Spain, a goalkeeper scored on an overhead volley in stoppage time while in Argentina a keeper bit a foe in the back.Watch both here.

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